Keeping Our Skies Safe, Part 1 of 2: Aviation safety planning and response
If you’re like me, hearing the speculation about the disappearance of Malaysia Flight 370 has created a number of questions in your mind about air safety in America and why the United States is taking...
View ArticleCommemorate the Centennial of the Panama Canal
Roosevelt on a digging machine During Construction in 1906 (Library of Congress) On August 15, 1914 the Panama Canal officially opened, and the SS Ancón was the first vessel to pass through. This...
View ArticleThe Capitol Building and Dome
From 1793 until today, the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. has been a topic of interest—and has been the subject of several Government publications! The Capitol dome is soon to be covered with...
View ArticleRemembering 9/11: Tales of Heroes and Tough Lessons
In remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Government Book Talk revisits blogger Michele Bartram’s post from September 11, 2013. There are certain moments and events that are etched...
View ArticleVeterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday
November 11 is Veterans Day, an annual holiday set aside to honor the contributions of the brave men and women who have served or are serving in the United States Armed Forces. Coinciding with...
View ArticleLessons in Global Security – Part 1
In this two-part blog post, Government Book Talk takes an in-depth look at several new publications from the U.S. Army War College. (Permission granted for use of United States Army War College Press...
View ArticleLessons in Global Security – Part 2
About this blog post series: In this two-part blog post, we review new publications from the U.S. Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute (SSI). As in “Lessons in Global Security – Part 1,” in...
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